It feels like every once in a while, there’s a new “super food” that comes into the spotlight and next thing you know, that food is flying off the store shelves (I’m looking at you, kale!). You name them, Acai berries, Goji berries, Chia seeds, Maca powder, there’s tons of them and they can be sometimes be expensive, VERY expensive. You can rack up huge supermarket bills trying to find these. But to the surprise of many, there’s a humble super food that’s often overlooked yet it’s probably already sitting in your pantry! And that super food is… turmeric!
The health benefits of turmeric have been widely known in India throughout its history but it’s only recently becoming acknowledged in western medicine.
Studies show that having some turmeric each day can help you with the following:- Cardiovascular health: turmeric helps to remove that nasty plaque that clogs up our arteries and lowers levels of bad cholesterol (LDL)
- Anti-inflammatory relief: turmeric is one of the best anti-inflammatories available, even beating many over-the-counter drug options
- Digestion: the anti-inflammatory properties helps to reduce bloating, gas, and other digestive tract issues Note that turmeric can stimulate the gall bladder so if you have gall bladder disease, taking turmeric on a daily basis is not recommended so you should consult your doctor.
And the icing on the cake? Turmeric is DELICIOUS! It’s very easy to work turmeric into your meals and even into drinks. Check out the video below to learn more about turmeric.
